Obituaries
Jimmy Ray York
Dec 22, 2025
Jimmy Ray York passed away on December 22, 2025, in Mexia, Texas at the age of 92. He was born in Mexia, Texas to William Henry and Mary (Sikes) York on March 28, 1933.
Services are planned for Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m....
Karen Sue Fleming
Dec 21, 2025
Karen Sue Fleming passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 69. Karen was born on January 25, 1956, to Jessie Oliver (J.O.) and Rubinell Pelham in Waco, Texas. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Family visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. and the funeral at 2:00 p.m. Internment will follow...
Fred Walton Williams, Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
Mr. Fred Walton Williams, Jr., passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 84 in Denton, Texas. He was born in Coolidge, Texas to Fred and Maggie Wren (Duggin) Williams on December 19, 1940.
He resided for most of his life at the Mexia State Supported Living Center and then was transferred to the Denton State Supported Living Center...
Mary Shannon Koller
Dec 16, 2025
Mary Shannon Koller passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 16, 2025 at the age of 66 after a short illness.
Shannon was born to Thomas and Vivian Hargraves in Blackwell, Oklahoma, as the “baby” of her family with four older siblings. After spending her early years in Oklahoma, she moved to the Rio Grande Valley, where she...
Karon Watts
Dec 14, 2025
Karon Watts, of Thornton, passed away December 14, 2025 in Waco, Texas at the age of 76. She, along with twin sister, Sharon, were born on December 8, 1949 in Beaumont, Texas to Floyd Lanier and Vicky (Debuno) Martin.
Karon’s life revolved around her family. She was a loving wife and mother who devoted her life to caring for and trying...
Raymond Hughes Dillard
Dec 11, 2025
Raymond Hughes Dillard, 78, of Mexia died December 11, 2025 in a Waco hospital after a brief illness. His service will be held at First Baptist Church Mexia at 2:00 p.m. December 18, 2025 officiated by Reverend Robert Blackmon and Cameron Simmons. Internment will be in the Mexia Cemetery. Pallbearers are Cameron Simmons, Jacob Simmons, Benjamin Simmons, Don Dillard, Andy...
Tommie Faye Sims
Nov 30, 2025
Tommie Faye Sims, of Shiloh, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 30, 2025 at the age of 88. She was the last of six siblings.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel with Blan Crane and Pastor David Snow officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning...
Patricia Ann Watts
Nov 28, 2025
Patricia Ann Watts, of Thornton, entered her heavenly home on November 28, 2025 at the age of 83. Funeral services will 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2025 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel in Thornton with Brother Walter Pickens and Brother George Ibarra. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the New...
Douglas Arthur Harrington
Nov 27, 2025
Douglas Arthur Harrington, Sr. 80 years of age, passed away on November 27, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family and his beloved dogs, Lucy and Sally.
He was born on September 22, 1945, on the family farm in Boone, Iowa to his parents Earl Harrington (farmer) and Francis Lucille (Holman) Harrington (waitress).
Doug loved fishing hunting and bowling, a great...
David Michael Beil
Nov 18, 2025
David Michael Beil, 58, of Mexia, passed away on November 18, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple. David was a devoted member of the Mexia community and proudly owned and operated a successful irrigation and landscaping business for many years. His dedication, work ethic, and warm personality earned him the respect of many throughout the area.
A Celebration...
Billy Roy Pate
Nov 15, 2025
Billy Roy Pate, born on June 18, 1945 in Corsicana, Texas to Roy Irvin Pate and Doris Sullivan Ward died at the age of 80 years on November 15, 2025 in Franklin, Texas. A family visitation will be on Tuesday, November 18, at Blair-Stubbs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Services will be held on Wednesday, November 19, at 11:00 a.m. in the...
Darlene Wilburn Moore
Oct 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darlene Wilburn Moore, a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and remarkable woman whose compassion and creativity touched countless lives. Darlene passed from this life on October 30, 2025, at the age of 73.
Darlene was best known for her passion for photography, where she found joy in capturing life’s most meaningful...
Benjamin Clyde Hancock
Oct 30, 2025
Benjamin Clyde Hancock entered into heaven on October 30, 2025. Ben was a jack of all trades(master of none), story teller, life of the party and reggae cowboy (Hawaiian shirt, cowboy hat, shorts).
Ben was born in Mexia, Texas on October15, 1959 to Connie Mack Hancock and Greta Altha (McClinton) Hancock. He graduated from Coolidge High school in 1978 as Salutatorian....
Nina Sue Watts
Oct 21, 2025
Nina Sue Watts, of Thornton, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 24, 2025 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel in Thornton, Texas with Brother Walter Pickens officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery...
Gladys Grace Liles
Oct 19, 2025
On October 19, 2025, Gladys Grace Liles entered her Heavenly home, where she was welcomed by her husband, George, daughters, Jana and Perri, and other family members. She was born March 21,1941 in St. James, Missouri to Woodford Pascal and Dorothy Berneice (Kelley) Fisher.
Gladys lived in Mexia most of her life. She graduated from Mexia High School, Class of 1959....
Rita Kay Thomas
Oct 18, 2025
Rita Kay Thomas went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 18, 2025 at the age of 71.
Rita Kay Thomas was born July 6, 1954 to Herbert and Lois McKinnon in Teague, Texas. Rita had two sisters that she loved and has now joined in Heaven. Rita enjoyed her many years of working at the Walmart pharmacy where...
Catherine Luper Hardin
Oct 8, 2025
Catherine (Luper) Hardin passed away in Teague, Texas on October 8, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born in Houston, Texas to Loyd Luper and Annie (Bulin) Luper on June 15, 1943. She and her husband Jimmie Hardin were married 38 years and had two sons, Phillip Hardin and Loyd Hardin. She worked in several convenience stores (Jiffy...
Rebecca Ann Morton
Oct 7, 2025
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Morton passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her husband and children. She was born to Alva Ray and Delia Theresa (Bouchard) Fortson in Corsicana, Texas on December 7, 1952. Becky worked twenty years for the Limestone County Sherriff's Office in Groesbeck, Texas.
Becky was very talented person as she played the piano...
Ricky Allen Haston
Oct 2, 2025
Ricky Allen Haston of Thornton, Tx was welcomed into his heavenly home at the age of 59 on Thursday October 2nd, 2025. Ricky was a beloved brother, father, grandfather “pap” and friend whose kindness and laughter touched everyone he met.
Ricky was born on December 1st, 1965, in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents Lester and Mary (English) Haston. His childhood home...
Linda Diane Jackson
Oct 1, 2025
Linda Diane (Hyden) Jackson passed away October 1, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Teague, surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2025 in the Mexia Cemetery with Reverend Jeff Wright officiating. The Pallbearers will be Stewart Welch, Christopher Welch, Turner Wise, Kaison Davis, Kohen Davis, Braxton Price, Hyden Welch, and Grant...
